Uber, Waymo and Austin

Waymo robotaxi on Uber is now available in Austin. Here's how to request a driverless car
According to Uber Newsroom, when requesting a ride in Austin, you have a chance to be matched with a Waymo electric vehicle.
Waymo and Uber's Austin robotaxi expansion begins today
Waymo and Uber's robotaxi service is launching today in Austin, exclusively in the Uber app. The companies announced their plan to expand to Austin and Atlanta in September 2024, and Waymo raised a cool $5.
Uber expands Waymo robotaxi service to Austin, Texas
Uber customers can now hail Waymo autonomous vehicles in the Texan capital, marking a major expansion for the ridesharing app's driverless fleet. The vehicles
Uber users in Austin are getting matched with Waymo robotaxis
Uber users in Austin now have a choice between a Waymo robotaxi and a human driver. The two companies officially launched Tuesday the "Waymo on Uber"
Waymo is now available exclusively on Uber in Austin
Today’s the day: Waymo’s unlikely partnership with Uber is now live in Austin, Texas. The former rivals have joined forces in the hopes of accelerating the transition to autonomous vehicles, and as of today, any Austin resident with a desire to take a trip in a fully driverless robotaxi can open their Uber app and hail away.
Uber teams up with Waymo to start selling driverless rides in Austin, Texas
Uber is shifting into a new gear in Austin, Texas where its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers looking for a way to get around that city.
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For those who do choose to go driverless, when the Waymo arrives, they will be able to unlock the vehicle, open the trunk, and begin the trip from the Uber app directly. Currently, Austin users can travel anywhere within the city’s 37 square miles, including Hyde Park, Montopolis, and downtown. The program will eventually expand its coverage area.
Uber, Waymo launching robotaxi rides in Austin
March 4 (UPI) -- Uber and Waymo on Tuesday announced residents of Austin can now order rides with self-driving cars. According to a press release from the ride-sharing service, starting Tuesday, city residents can be matched with an autonomous vehicle (AV) from the Alphabet-owned Waymo company.
Waymo, Uber begin offering robotaxi rides in Austin ahead of SXSW
Waymo on Tuesday began offering robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, through the Uber app. The launch sets up Waymo to showcase its driverless technology to the 300,000 expected attendees for Austin's annual SXSW festival that kicks off Friday. Waymo is already serving over 200,000 paid trips per week across San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix.
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Uber and Waymo team up for driverless rides in Austin
Uber has shifted into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday when its ride-hailing service began dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers. The autonomous option is being provided through a partnership that brings together Uber and robotaxi pioneer Waymo,
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